Rochester

iTrader: (8)

That looks great, primed and painted. You're right, it suits your bay.

You're really into gold bits... have you seen these?

Dembflyr

It's really supposed to be burnt copper.

I have seen those and they are on my list now. However I think I'm done with the burnt copper. I'll do these in black.

Rochester

iTrader: (8)

I completely agree, but didn't want to just put that out there, since you've got a thing going on with gold, burnt copper.

I'd ditch those 11 painted bolts up front for something more slick. But keep the burnt copper strut bar brackets. Those look really good with the painted mid-section on the engine cover.

Dembflyr

Yeah. That is going to get changed as well. It was an experiment and it didn't come out as I thought it might look.

Someone linked a fairly inexpensive dress up bolt kit so that's on the list too.

Like I've said before... less is more. I've taken the accents as far as I can without it starting to look tacky. Well, as soon as I change those bolts.

And I painted that oil dipstick handle finally.

Dembflyr

I installed a TBW aluminum under tray that I got for free. Only issue was that it was missing the oil door. One email to TBW and $25 I have a complete under tray. I'm looking forward to a much quicker oil change.

I'm also back on the summer wheels.





Plans for this summer include, debadge the grill and paint the surround in VR while leaving the slats black, paint the fog light trim rings black and, because I've been reading Rochester preach nonstop about them, I'll finally do the sways.

I would love to black out the headlight housings and add halos but that may have to wait. Unless someone can hook me up with a spare set of the chrome shrouds.

ZahyMatar

iTrader: (4)

I'm sure you've posted this somewhere else already, but do you mind sharing your NISMO wheel specs? I'm keeping my options open, and the OEM NISMOs are on my list for sure.

Rochester

iTrader: (8)

That's a good option to have, Z. Carry on.

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

He's running all fronts 19x9.5 +40

ZahyMatar

iTrader: (4)

Any spacers?

Dembflyr

That is correct.


No spacers. With 255/40/19 tires.

ZahyMatar

iTrader: (4)

Any clearance issues up front with the 9.5 +40? Biggest concerns is hitting the suspension arms.

Dembflyr

No clearance issues whatsoever. I have the SPC front A-arms.

Here is a great site where you can visualize different wheel and tire combos. Will They Fit

Here's a couple of screen shots between the duck feet and Nismos

ZahyMatar

iTrader: (4)

How do you think the square 255/40 setup handles?

Dembflyr

I haven't noticed a difference from staggered. But then again I think you wouldn't be able to tell between the two. The stagger on the duck deft was only 20mm. Maybe the Stig could tell.

Dembflyr

Finally got to scrub the wheel wells today. The car must be 10lbs lighter.

The driveway was a mess



I applied some of this to the calipers. I wasn't sure how far this stuff would go so I just did the calipers for now. There is plenty left so I am going to do the Nismos with it when I have time.


I went a little overboard with cleaning the suspension but that's how you keep a daily driven car looking like new for a long time.